LocalHank blog
Practical answers for U.S. small businesses: prices, Google profiles, websites, and marketing decisions. No invented reviews or case studies.
How much does a logo cost in Seattle?
A Seattle logo and starter brand kit from LocalHank costs $295 to $1,195. Here is what you get at each price, and how to budget without overpaying.
Google Business Profile tips for Washington small businesses
How Washington small businesses can set up and maintain a Google Business Profile: categories, photos, service areas, posts, and what not to fake.
What does social media management cost for a small business?
LocalHank social media management starts at $895 a month. Compare that with a one-time post pack, and see what a small-business plan should actually include.
Do I need a website for my small business in Tacoma?
A Facebook page is not always enough in Tacoma. Here is when a simple website is worth it, what to put on it, and what LocalHank charges, from $795.
How much does a small-business website cost in Washington?
LocalHank websites for Washington small businesses start at $795 for a one-pager and $3,495 for a multi-page site with SEO. Here is what those prices include.
Local SEO for Washington service businesses
A practical local SEO plan for Washington trades, clinics, and shops: Google profiles, city pages, citations of facts, and monthly work, with LocalHank prices.
How to set up a Google Business Profile as a service-area business
If you go to customers, hide the street address on Google and list real service areas. How to do that without breaking Google's rules.
Short-form video ads for Washington local businesses
What short-form video ads can do for a Washington shop, what they cannot do, and what LocalHank charges for Reels-style videos and AI UGC-style ads.
Monthly marketing plans vs. one-off projects
When a Washington small business should buy a one-time LocalHank package, and when a month-to-month plan is the better fit, with current prices.
Email newsletters for Washington small businesses
Why a simple email list still helps a Washington shop, what to send, and what LocalHank charges for a one-time sequence or a monthly newsletter.
Opening a small business in Bellevue: a brand and website checklist
A practical checklist for a new Bellevue or Eastside business: logo, Google profile, website, and launch materials, with LocalHank fixed prices.
Marketing for Yakima Valley and Tri-Cities farms and shops
Marketing for Yakima, Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland businesses: bilingual basics, service areas, and LocalHank packages that fit.
Vehicle wraps and signage for Washington contractors
What to know before you design a vehicle wrap or job-site sign in Washington, including LocalHank design prices from $495.
What to put on a one-page website
A practical outline for a small-business one-page website in Washington: what to include, what to leave off, and packages from $795.
How to respond to Google reviews in Washington
How Washington small businesses should answer Google reviews, including critical ones, and why you should never write fake reviews.